Caption

Platter lampshade, Scott, Digby & Smith, Benjamin fl. 1802–1807 goldsmith; silver hemispherical lampshade with a non-original handle, smooth, ribboned profiled edge; relief plaque with the Czartoryski coat of arms on a paludament, under a princely mitre, with labres and the motto Be that as it may.; handle is contemporary. 1803/1804; London, England, Great Britain. Vessel; height 8.5 cm, diameter 15.2 cm, weight approx. 230 g., A domed, reflective metallic cover with a rounded handle on top and an ornate crest-like decorative medallion on the front, showing raised relief figures and ornamentation; the surface shows minor scratches and spots; the visible colors are silver, gray, and subtle off-white tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_050

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Keywords

Platter lampshade Scott Digby & Smith Benjamin fl 1802–1807 goldsmith silver hemispherical lampshade non-original handle smooth ribboned profiled edge relief plaque Czartoryski coat arms paludament under princely mitre labres motto handle contemporary 1803 1804 London England Great Britain Vessel height 8.5 cm diameter 15.2 cm weight approx 230 g domed reflective metallic cover rounded handle top ornate crest- decorative medallion front showing raised relief figures ornamentation surface minor scratches spots visible colors silver gray subtle off-white tones.